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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
5
A 1908 established firm touts the largest stock of marble and granite in North Texas. It offers monuments at low prices with quality material, craftsmanship, and erection service for customers.
Tech sophomore Miss Virginia Foster of Bellevue will receive an $80 Mary W. Doak scholarship for 1958 59. The Delta Kappa Gamma chapter awards the grant in honor of Mary W Doak a former Tech English professor and dean emeritus of women. Foster a home economics education major holds several student leadership posts and honors including Home Economics Club secretary and World Travelers Committee secretary.
Wont skip the Parker T-Ball Jotter pen ideal quality Christmas gift priced at $1.95 each available at the Bowie News office.
Ethel Overfelt retires after 41 years in Bowie schools. She trained at Illinois A and Texas Woman's University, taught in McGregor Eagle Lake Nacogdoches and Bowie beginning 1920, with a 1938 policy affecting married teachers and a return in 1949 as a third grade teacher in East Ward.
Mrs. Elva Wall Crenshaw died from burns suffered at home near Belcherville ten days earlier. Funeral at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona attended by Rev. Lewis Hill and Rev. W. Tripp. Burial Tuesday in Nocona Cemetery. Survived by husband Jack Crenshaw II, parents Abner and unnamed Wall, two brothers Daon and Donald, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wall.
A wedding rehearsal dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Stambaugh nee Donna Black was held at 1 o clock Saturday afternoon May 24 at Cedar in Abilene. The dinner was hosted by Mrs. A E Stambaugh and Mrs. Osa Black at the home of Mrs. Louise Tate. Wedding rehearsal followed at 11 o'clock Saturday morning.
Work is under way to add space for about fifty cars at the First Baptist church by removing old cedars near the south end and bulldozing a strip along the block to allow parking from the alley.
Letitia Cam Perryman weighing seven pounds eight ounces was born May 16 at Methodist Hospital in Dallas to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perryman of Columbia South Carolina. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James W. McCall and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hodge.
Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock and Sunday school at 9 30 for pupils up to age twenty. Wednesday evening service at 8 00. All welcome. Services held at American Legion Hall on West Wise Street.
Luther Evans announces his candidacy for county commissioner of Precinct 2 in Montague County. A lifelong resident and former stock farmer, he pledges to improve roads, work with the Texas Highway Commission, and govern honestly without backing from political cliques. He urges voters to evaluate qualifications and honesty before casting ballots.
Mr and Mrs J L McCarter of Bowie hosted a family reunion at Amon Carter Lake on Friday evening. Guests included Clinton Pipkin and family Clyde Webb and family J P Finn and family Frank Tallent and family all of Bowie James R Oliver and daughter from Artesia New Mexico J L Gifford and daughter of Artesia New Mexico and J E Oliver of Bowie with lunch served picnic style.
Prairie Branch decoration services will be held Sunday June 1 with lunch at noon and a program arranged for attendees.
Horsemen of Montague county plan a three day ride to Fort Worth leaving Nocona Sunday at 10 o clock under J H Crow captain of the Chisholm Trail Riding Club. Ewing Johnson Weldon Dennis and Chris Neeld assist. They stop at Montague noon Sunday and camp at Forestburg Krum and Hap Hovenkamp ranch north of Fort Worth arriving Wednesday for the Pioneer Day parade.
The Lions club honored 48 students across East Ward South Ward and North Ward with citizenship awards. Recipients include 1A Don Ayres and Mary Gardner, 2A Ronald Underwood and Linda White, 3A Richard Gregg and Judy Cornelison, continuing through 6D Dale Baker and Donna Laird, with names listed for each grade and ward.
Funeral services were held at Owens Brumley Chapel for Robert M. Sinks 45 who died Monday night at 1005 Lamb Street. Interment was in Elmwood cemetery with Rev. Warren Ernest of Saint Patrick's Bowie officiating. He had been ill four years. Born Dayton Ohio July 20 1912. Survived by widow Mary Emma Gilbert and two sons Robert M Jr Ronald Gilbert, father Malcom Sinks, three sisters. Pallbearers from Texas and Dallas.
Gilmer P. Whitley aged 67 died at his Fort Worth home after a long illness. He was married to Kitty Sigman of Bowie and is survived by his widow two sons Gilmer S. Whitley Fort Worth and William Ray Whitley San Antonio four grandchildren. Funeral services were set for 4 pm Thursday at Gause-Ware Memorial Chapel with burial at Laurel Land. Sister Mrs Rex Calaway has been with the family in Fort Worth. Calaway joined the family this week.
Bobby McWilliams son of Mr and Mrs G E McWilliams was hurt Tuesday morning when his motor scooter hit sand and flipped. He was taken to Bowie hospital with a brain concussion.
Public pool opens June 9 with beginners 10 to 11 and intermediates 9 to 10 on Monday Wednesday Friday. Junior life saving course Wednesday 11 and Saturday 10, starting July 1. Seniors 16 for certification. Admission 20 cents. Pool officials ready to answer questions.
Economist John MecHaney of A M College spoke on the present economic situation at a Rotary meeting on Wednesday noon. He warned that U S business prospects hinge on government action to support business and agriculture and showed long term national charts. The program was arranged by Harper Knight with county agent Wylie Roberts introducing the speaker. Also present were A N Arveson of Nocona president of the county Farm Bureau Bill Davis George Rucker Jake Gary and Norman Bratton.
The Sunset Memorial Association met in the school gym to hold a Sunday homecoming. President George Brashear presided with opening songs and a prayer. A midday dinner followed, and D B Benson and J E Admire spoke. The day raised $169.71 for the cemetery fund, with a balance of $28.73 after expenditures.
Mrs. Howard Dodson and Mrs. S S Perryman attended the styre show and market in Dallas week. Dodson remained from Monday to Wednesday and Perryman was there all day Monday.
A large crowd enjoyed the Garlington School of Speech and Dance recital held at the city auditorium Tuesday night. Mrs Garlington’s pupils delivered a program titled Backward Turn Backward created for the county centennial. The audience applauded generously as each number demonstrated professional skill and polish.
The Christian Science Society will use the American Legion building for Sunday services while plans for a new church are drawn and construction proceeds. They recently sold their former building to Bob Posey and expect completion of the new church later.
Plans are completed for what leaders hope will be the best attended Vacation Bible School in Bowie at First Baptist Church starting Saturday. Attendance goal is 300 with preparation from 8 30 to 11 00 a.m. featuring a downtown parade with fire truck and police. Regular classes run Monday to Friday for two weeks from 8 30 to 11 30 a.m. including handwork Bible study missions recreation and refreshments.
John W. Sharman a seminary student in Austin will preach at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday.
Dr. Jessie Givens and Mrs. J. A. Torrence spent Tuesday visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Browning in Wichita Falls.
Mrs. Jack Tage fell from her porch on Tuesday of last week and fractured her left ankle. She was taken to Bowie hospital, then to a bone specialist in Wichita Falls, and remained there until Sunday before being returned to Bowie hospital.
Six members of Lambda Kappa Sorority from Wichita Falls Eta Lambda joined Bowie Chapter for a breakfast at Cotton's dining room hosted by Mr and Mrs Harve Ratliff. They traveled to Holiday Ranch for an 11 15 am chapter meeting and an 1 pm luncheon with a general business session. Bowie attendees included Miss Ermyntrude McNatt and several Mmes. McPherson Falls Crumpler Ratliff and Hacker.
Jaycees canceled meetings Monday to host a family outing at Meyer Park. About 16 members attended with their families and guests including Mr and Mrs Don Eppler Mr and Mrs Barton Massey Mr and Mrs Charles Million and Mr and Mrs Pat Winfrey.
Mr and Mrs H E Conrad of Wichita Falls spent Tuesday night visiting in the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Raborn Jr and daughters They also visited in the home of another daughter Mr and Mrs Glenn Underwood and family Miss Grace Davis of Denver Colo is spending this week with her sister Miss Lura Dean Davis
Masonic Bowie Lodge No. 578 A F and A M will hold a stated meeting on Tuesday June 3 to elect officers for the new year. All members urged to attend. Visiting Masons welcome. David Gregory W M.
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